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DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Easy Ee (ranked 3204 p4p, 3362 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 390 p4p, 405 weight class). Daniel Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Easy Ee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ee lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ee lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Ee takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Silva is rocked!
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ee defends well and Silva ends up having to push Ee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Ee finish him?
Ee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Ee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ee connects with a superb combination that knocks Silva out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Ee before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Easy Ee!
During a confident post fight interview, Easy Ee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 1863 p4p, 1829 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 187 p4p, 184 weight class). The key to victory for Mengrire Krenakore has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mengrire Krenakore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior throws a right hand that misses
and Krenakore counters with a straight right hand.
Krenakore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Warrior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warrior is looking to clinch but Krenakore is avoiding it.
A big right from Krenakore misses.
Warrior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krenakore, pushing him back against the cage.
Krenakore prevents the takedown attempt.
Krenakore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Warrior slips the punch.
Warrior moves in looking to clinch but Krenakore pushes him off.
Warrior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warrior has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Krenakore is trying to keep an underhook but Warrior manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Krenakore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warrior.
Warrior stops Krenakore from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Warrior.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krenakore is trying to stand back up but Warrior is controlling him
Warrior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krenakore trying desperately to get to his feet.
Warrior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warrior content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Warrior has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warrior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Krenakore wants to try and get back to his feet.
Warrior wants to control the pace but Krenakore is squirming around nicely.
Krenakore is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Warrior controlling from mount.
Krenakore is trying to stand.
Warrior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krenakore is trying to stand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Warrior working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Krenakore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Krenakore trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Warrior tries to control but Krenakore wriggling away.
Warrior with good strikes from the mount here!
Warrior breaks from Krenakore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warrior controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior lands a nice shot to the head.
Warrior fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Warrior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krenakore?
Warrior working the ground and pound effectively.
Krenakore wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Krenakore is squirming around, avoiding Warrior's attempts to control the action.
Krenakore is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior punishing his opponent with strikes.
Krenakore wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Warrior lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Warrior controlling from the full mount.
Warrior looking to control but Krenakore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krenakore trying desperately to get to his feet.
Warrior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krenakore is trying to stand.
Warrior unloading with bombs!
Warrior trying to control but Krenakore is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenakore wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Warrior is landing with some decent strikes but Krenakore is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior controlling his opponent.
Krenakore is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Warrior landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krenakore is trying to stand.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warrior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Warrior breaks from Krenakore's wrist control and lands an elbow.
 Krenakore is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Warrior wants to control the pace but Krenakore is squirming around nicely.
Warrior connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Krenakore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warrior lands a big elbow - Krenakore is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Krenakore is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Minoari Amida (ranked 2716 p4p, 2540 weight class) and Fela Kuti (ranked 355 p4p, 338 weight class). Kuti has chosen Expensive Shit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoari Amida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fela Kuti!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Amida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kutis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kuti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti lands the left hand.
Kuti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Amida.
Amida takes the fight into the clinch.
Kuti breaks the clinch.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida slips a jab from Kuti.
Amida avoids the body shot from Kuti.
Amida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kuti throws an off balance right hand
and Amida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuti throws a lazy uppercut
and Amida counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amida throws a hook but Kuti avoids it easily.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuti as he connects with a hook.
Kuti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kuti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amida.
Amida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kuti lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Kuti avoids it.
Amida slips a jab from Kuti.
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuti punishes Amida's body with a nice straight punch.
Amida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuti. That did some damage!
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kuti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amida scores with a nice strike.
Amida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Amida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuti doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amida. That's going to slow Kuti down.
Amida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuti's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Amida. That snapped Kuti's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amida throws the kick towards the body but Kuti avoids it.
Kuti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amida can pounce on him.
Kuti misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Kuti thuds his right hand into Amida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amida.
Kuti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Minoari Amida's cut is getting worse.
Kuti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti cracks Amida with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amida connects with a single shot there.
Amida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amida looks for the body kick but Kuti saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti throws a jab when Amida was well out of range.
Amida throws a body punch but Kuti moves out of range.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Amida as he connects with a hook.
Amida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amida lands a lovely overhand right.
Amida throws a big shot that misses.
Amida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amida wants to clinch up but Kuti keeps it at a distance.
Kuti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuti throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
Kuti throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
A big right from Kuti misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Minoari Amida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Amida slips the punch.
Kuti connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Amida tenderised Kuti's leg. Kuti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amida tried to score with a low kick but Kuti checks it.
Kuti connects with a body shot.
Kuti moves out of range as Amida strikes.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amida's head backwards.
Amida is rocked!
Amida get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Amida stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kuti runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fela Kuti!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fela Kuti thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 1253 p4p, 1858 weight class) and Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 188 p4p, 243 weight class). Asteroid has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bravo has his takedown stuffed
and Asteroid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bravo's knee momentarily.
Asteroid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Asteroid - just one landing.
Asteroid works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid wants to slow Bravo down by chopping away at his legs.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bravo defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bravo's head.
Bravo is rocked!
Asteroid flashes Bravo a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bravo's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bravo crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Asteroid punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anabolic Asteroid!
During a confident post fight interview, Anabolic Asteroid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kratos Karumaa (ranked 700 p4p, 701 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 39 p4p, 40 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kratos Karumaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karumaa is looking to chop away at Rizzo's legs.
Rizzo takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Rizzo lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Karumaa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Karumaa.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rizzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karumaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Karumaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Karumaa 's knee.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking to clinch.
Rizzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Karumaa sets himself, and Rizzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Karumaa avoids it this time.
Rizzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses
and Rizzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Karumaa manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo is just content to waste time from the top position. Karumaa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rizzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karumaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karumaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo stands and steps away. Karumaa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Karumaa is looking to wear down Rizzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Karumaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Karumaa takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
As Karumaa backs off Rizzo throws a huge counter combo but Karumaa manages to avoid it all.
Rizzo scores with a body shot.
Rizzo checks a low kick from Karumaa.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzo throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karumaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Rizzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa cracks Rizzo with an open hand slap.
Karumaa lunges at Rizzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rizzo's hand.
Rizzo moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Karumaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Rizzo blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Karumaa.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rizzo throws a combination. Karumaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo lands with a nice body punch.
Karumaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Rizzo.
It looked like Karumaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karumaa missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Karumaa.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karumaa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rizzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Karumaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Karumaa lands.
Karumaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzo counters with a one-two to the body.
Karumaa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karumaa lands a jab.
Rizzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karumaa, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Karumaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rizzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses
and Rizzo counters by moving into the clinch.
Karumaa stops a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo.
Rizzo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rizzo working Karumaa over with strikes.
Karumaa is looking to improve his position.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Karumaa is working away.
Karumaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Rizzo seems content to control.
Karumaa looking for submissions off his back.
Karumaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Karumaa is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
Karumaa is looking for a sweep. Rizzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karumaa trying to control but Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karumaa circles away.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
Rizzo misses with some punches.
Karumaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karumaa is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.
Rizzo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Karumaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rizzo pulls his head out easily.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo prevents Karumaa from improving his position.
Well, if Rizzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rizzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rizzo is continuing to stall.
Karumaa wants to improve his position but Rizzo is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rizzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Karumaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karumaa tries to work over Rizzo's front leg with a kick but Rizzo checks it.
Karumaa tests Rizzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Karumaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karumaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Karumaa misses
and Rizzo counters with a single leg into guard. Karumaa didn't expect that.
Rizzo lands a couple of elbows.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rizzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karumaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karumaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karumaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rizzo has picked Karumaa up and slammed him! Karumaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rizzo manages to pass to side control!
Rizzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karumaa seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Karumaa regains half guard.
Karumaa wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo is pressing down on Karumaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karumaa is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Karumaa is working away.
Karumaa gets back to full guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karumaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Some wild striking there from Karumaa.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karumaa's head backwards.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizzo under the eye.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Karumaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Karumaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Karumaa lands a head shot.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Karumaa swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kratos Karumaa.
I think Karumaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
A relieved looking Kratos Karumaa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Gotch (ranked 1064 p4p, 800 weight class) and Koos Van Asch (ranked 60 p4p, 43 weight class). Koos Van Asch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lou Gotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Koos Van Asch!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Asch swivels and escapes.
Gotch is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Van Asch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Van Asch.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gotch. Gotch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Asch as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch punishes Gotch's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotch has a takedown stuffed.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotch with a body shot.
Gotch fails to land the takedown.
Van Asch tests Gotch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gotch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Asch to the ground. Gotch is now in Van Asch's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch trying to control but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
Van Asch has control of Gotch's left arm, preventing Gotch from doing any damage.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Asch is keeping the position for now.
Gotch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch trying to control but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Asch being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick lands for Van Asch.
Nice jab there from Van Asch.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gotch passes to full mount!
Van Asch is trying to escape the mount.
Gotch wants to control but Van Asch has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gotch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Asch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gotch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Asch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Asch throws a solid leg kick but Gotch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Asch.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Gotch moved out of range nicely.
Gotch with a poor takedown
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Van Asch.
Gotch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gotch dives in and scores a takedown into Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Asch holds on and takes a little breather.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Van Asch keeps moving.
Lou Gotch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Asch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Asch with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gotch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Asch tries to avoid it but Gotch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Asch to the ground. Van Asch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lou Gotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Van Asch tried to score with a low kick but Gotch checks it.
Van Asch throws a body punch but Gotch moves out of range.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Gotch moved out of range nicely.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotch dives in and grabs Van Asch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Asch pushes down on Gotch's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch swings for the body but Gotch moves out of range.
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch scores with the left hand. Gotch knows he should have avoided that one.
Gotch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Asch is fending him off so far but Gotch persists. Nope, Van Asch circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Asch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Gotch saw that one coming.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Gotch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gotch down.
Van Asch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gotch checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Gotch shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Asch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Gotch steps away.
Koos Van Asch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Asch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Gotch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Van Asch is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Asch, not yet.
Gotch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Asch keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Van Asch wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Asch can't keep his opponent in guard - Gotch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Asch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Asch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gotch's sensitive parts.
Gotch shoots in but Van Asch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.
Van Asch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gotch momentarily.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Gotch attempts a counter takedown but Van Asch avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Gotch.
Gotch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gotch is rocked!
Gotch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Gotch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Asch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gotch.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Gotch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Gotch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch stuffs the takedown.
Gotch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Asch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch advances to mount.
Van Asch wants to control but Gotch is having none of it.
Gotch wants to control the pace but Van Asch is squirming around nicely.
Van Asch regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotch prevents Van Asch from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Asch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gotch.
Gotch is trying to control. Van Asch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotch prevents Van Asch from improving his position.
Gotch trying to control the action but Van Asch is working from the bottom.
Van Asch is looking to get back to full guard here but Gotch has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Asch is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Asch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Asch is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that's the end of the fight!
Koos Van Asch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Asch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 826 p4p, 660 weight class) and Galen Dall Jr (ranked 120 p4p, 98 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Airt misses with a body kick.
Dall Jr throws a series of punches but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Dall Jr misses with a low kick.
Dall Jr slips under a jab.
Mac Airt scores with a nice strike.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Dall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Dall Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some bone on bone action there as Mac Airt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mac Airt punishes Dall Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt blocks a jab.
Dall Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the head.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt checks a low kick from Dall Jr.
Mac Airt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac Airt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Dall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Dall Jr tries to clinch there but Mac Airt circles away.
Dall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Dall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Mac Airt as he connects with a hook.
Mac Airt feints a jab promting Dall Jr to slip. Mac Airt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dall Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dall Jr throws the left hand but Mac Airt avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall Jr on the side of the head.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac Airt lands an overhand right.
Mac Airt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Mac Airt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall Jr tries to clinch up but Mac Airt circles away and keeps his distance.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall Jr. Dall Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Dall Jr's head but Dall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt tries to work over Dall Jr's front leg with a kick but Dall Jr checks it.
Dall Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.
Mac Airt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mac Airt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall Jr wants to control from the top but Mac Airt keeps moving.
Dall Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac Airt is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mac Airt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mac Airt keeping full guard, as Dall Jr tries to pass.
Mac Airt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dall Jr escapes and throws Mac Airt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mac Airt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mac Airt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Mac Airt is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mac Airt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall Jr.
Mac Airt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Mac Airt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mac Airt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall Jr pulls his head out easily.
Dall Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mac Airt defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Airt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dall Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Dall Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall Jr takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Dall Jr saw that one coming.
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt defending well as Dall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Dall Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a three punch combo that has Dall Jr backing up. Dall Jr nods at Mac Airt to acknowledge the strikes.
Dall Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall Jr.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Dall Jr avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Dall Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall Jr also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand
and Dall Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall Jr looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dall Jr throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
Cormac Mac Airt is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws a low kick, looking for Dall Jr's leg but Dall Jr calmly moves out of range.
Dall Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Mac Airt steps away.
No joy there for Mac Airt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac Airt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dall Jr scores with a jab.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mac Airt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall Jr staying out of range there.
Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall Jr.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Dall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dall Jr takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dall Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Dall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mac Airt blocks a leg kick.
Mac Airt thuds his right hand into Dall Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mac Airt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dall Jr's guard.
Dall Jr has an active guard here but Mac Airt has managed to pass into half guard.
Dall Jr wants to improve his position but Mac Airt is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall Jr tries to get to full guard but Mac Airt has control of the leg.
Dall Jr gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mac Airt uses it to pass to side control.
Mac Airt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dall Jr is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac Airt trying to control the position but Dall Jr is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mac Airt lands with a straight right. Dall Jr didn't see that one coming.
Dall Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dall Jr just manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall Jr. Dall Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Dall Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Mac Airt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall Jr can do to turn this around?
Mac Airt cracks Dall Jr with an open hand slap.
Dall Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dall Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Dall Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Dall Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt misses with a few strikes there.
Dall Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Dall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Dall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall Jr looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall Jr's head backwards.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt connects with the punch.
Mac Airt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dall Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Dall Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Dall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Mac Airt misses.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac Mac Airt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mac Airt checks it well.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Dall Jr moved out of range.
Dall Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Airt misses with a two punch combination.
Dall Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mac Airt.
Dall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Dall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a sloppy body shot
and Dall Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mac Airt is looking to break free of the clinch but Dall Jr has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr working aggressively here.
Dall Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dall Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Mac Airt controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cormac Mac Airt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac Airt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Mac Airt!
A very excited looking Cormac Mac Airt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devonte Pinks (ranked 486 p4p, 975 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 76 p4p, 147 weight class). Pinks comes to the cage accompanied by HUMBLE.. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shifter.
Pinks thows a leg kick but Shifter checks it
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pinks trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Pinks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shifter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pinks has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinks is keeping the position for now.
Shifter trying to move into half guard but instead Pinks has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pinks uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Pinks avoids it easily.
Shifter checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pinks.
Pinks motions for Shifter to come forward. Pinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but Pinks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinks.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but Pinks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Devonte Pinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Pinks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shifter's hands.
Shifter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinks lands a nice hook to Shifter's body. Shifter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinks scores with a leg kick.
Pinks with the inside leg kick.
Pinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Shifter is just out of range.
Pinks looks to land a left hand but Shifter moved out of range nicely.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shifter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a single leg into guard. Pinks didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinks is retaining full guard.
Shifter advances to half guard.
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shifter is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pinks as he works his way to full guard.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Pinks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shifter avoids the body shot from Pinks.
Shifter checks the leg kick.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt - Pinks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinks loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinks misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pinks counter with a right hand.
Devonte Pinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Pinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shifter is able to avoid easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shifter or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinks, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pinks lands with a good body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Shifter blocks the leg kick.
Pinks loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Devonte Pinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks misses with a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Pinks from controlling successfully.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Shifter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shifter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Shifter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pinks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shifter is working an open guard so Pinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinks throws a right hand that misses
and Shifter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Pinks is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Pinks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pinks misses with a looping left.
Shifter wants to counter with a clinch but Pinks pushes him away.
Pinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shifter.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pinks defends it well.
Pinks misses with a looping left.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Pinks avoids it easily.
Shifter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter being controlled here momentarily.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifter throws a big right hand that misses.
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Pinks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shifter working for a triangle but Pinks defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinks stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Pinks from controlling successfully.
Pinks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pinks has passed into half guard!
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Pinks has control of the leg.
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Pinks sits in half guard.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but Pinks has control of the leg.
Pinks is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shifter is staying active underneath Pinks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shifter is looking to improve his position.
Shifter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pinks is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinks lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shape Shifter.
I think Pinks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 133 p4p, 161 weight class) and Aubrey Grant (ranked 23 p4p, 31 weight class). Pinkman comes to the cage accompanied by Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Aubrey Grant!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinkman.
Grant lands the left hand.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Pinkman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinkman tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman misses with a looping left.
Pinkman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pinkman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Grant throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Pinkman is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Pinkman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant misses with a hook.
Pinkman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant scores with a leg kick.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman staying out of range there.
Pinkman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant throws a leg kick but Pinkman moved away.
Aubrey Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinkman misses the shot to the body.
Grant replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pinkman blocks it well.
Pinkman tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Grant is predictable there
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinkman blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grant.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinkman.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Pinkman attempts a counter takedown but Grant avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Pinkman misses.
A big left from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman connects with a nice looking jab.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinkman closes the distance and pushes Grant back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Grant tries to stall but Pinkman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinkman blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinkman is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Pinkman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pinkman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grant can't fight it off and eventually Pinkman manages to take the fight to the floor. Grant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pinkman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pinkman won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Pinkman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pinkman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The strikes coming from Pinkman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinkman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grant defends well and Pinkman ends up having to push Grant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinkman digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Pinkman lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinkman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinkman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinkman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinkman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinkman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinkman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Pinkman lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Pinkman cracks Grant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinkman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pinkman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinkman dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinkman stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pinkman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Jab, jab by Pinkman - just one landing.
Grant catches Pinkman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinkman slips a jab from Grant.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Grant finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Pinkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Pinkman's head but Pinkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinkman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Pinkman takes one to the chin there.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinkman misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pinkman's knee momentarily.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
Grant replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pinkman blocks it well.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Pinkman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but Pinkman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pinkman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinkman is trying to control the action in half guard but Grant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pinkman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinkman is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Grant defends the submission attempt.
Pinkman wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
Pinkman winds up and cracks Grant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman is working for a submission of some sort.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Grant is defending well.
Pinkman stalling away here and it's allowed Grant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pinkman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman lands with an overhand left.
Pinkman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grant. Grant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinkman walks into a jab.
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Pinkman's head but Pinkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Pinkman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant throws a push kick but Pinkman slaps the foot to one side.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Grant.
Aubrey Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grant throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
Grant clobbers Pinkman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Grant.
Grant looks to throw a body kick
and Pinkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinkman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinkman moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the head.
Pinkman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman is staying tight to Grant's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grant parries the strikes from Pinkman easily there. Pinkman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grant to escape.
Pinkman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Grant wants to control but Pinkman postures up.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
Pinkman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Grant is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Pinkman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant seems a little lost for a moment, as Pinkman dominates the positioning.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinkman takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Pinkman down.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant moves away from the strike by Pinkman.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side.
Grant steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant lands the left hand.
Pinkman lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinkman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pinkman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grant. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jesse Pinkman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grant. Pinkman shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Pinkman.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Pinkman there.
Pinkman scores with a jab. Grant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Pinkman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinkman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Pinkman slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman cracks Grant with a good jab.
Pinkman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinkman throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinkman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Grant is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinkman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinkman jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Pinkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinkman tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Pinkman.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinkman throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinkman has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinkman avoids the damage to the body.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but Grant has him pressed against the cage.
Pinkman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinkman misses with a body punch.
Grant tries to work over Pinkman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinkman blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Pinkman misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinkman controls his hands.
Pinkman cracks Grant with a nice body shot.
Grant gets through Pinkman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Grant.
Grant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pinkman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grant to the mat. Grant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grant keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass.
Grant pulls Pinkman in close to prevent any damage.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Pinkman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pinkman controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grant lands a jab.
Pinkman jabs at Grant's body.
Pinkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aubrey Grant dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant looks to land a body kick but Pinkman moved away.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pinkman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinkman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grant has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant tries to roll over but Pinkman keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Pinkman seems content to control.
Pinkman is trying to control. Grant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinkman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grant is trying to maintain the position but Pinkman is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pinkman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grant!
Pinkman controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Grant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pinkman controls the position.
Pinkman trying to control the position but Grant is working away.
Pinkman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pinkman taking a breather here.
Jesse Pinkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pinkman controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Grant.
Pinkman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Pinkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Pinkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Pinkman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman throws a series of punches but Grant avoids them all with ease.
Pinkman takes one on the button.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pinkman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinkman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jesse Pinkman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renji Abarai (ranked 121 p4p, 271 weight class) and Koa Bouddi (ranked 13 p4p, 29 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Renji Abarai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koa Bouddi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouddi looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Bouddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Bouddi feints a counter leg kick.
Bouddi takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai is looking to slow Bouddi down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Bouddi takes one on the button.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai thumps Bouddi with a low kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Bouddi's shoulder, as Bouddi tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Bouddi ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bouddi blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bouddi is out of range and Abarai settles back down.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Abarai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bouddi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Abarai blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
Abarai misses the jab.
Abarai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bouddi.
Abarai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bouddi takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Bouddi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bouddi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai with the inside leg kick.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bouddi's sensitive parts.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bouddi.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bouddi drives through and clinches with Abarai against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Abarai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abarai tries a body shot but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai lands a left hand.
Abarai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bouddi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bouddi.
Abarai is leaning against Bouddi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Abarai lands a hook that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bouddi misses with some punches.
Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bouddi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Bouddi.
Bouddi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abarai blocks the elbow strike.
Bouddi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bouddi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Abarai breaks the clinch.
Bouddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a nice combination. Bouddi backs away looking to recover.
Bouddi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abarai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Bouddi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Bouddi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abarai.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouddi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bouddi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Abarai finds it's target.
Bouddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bouddi slips a jab from Abarai.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai cracks Bouddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bouddi moves in looking to clinch but Abarai pushes him off.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouddi counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bouddi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bouddi. That did some damage!
A jab from Abarai does it's job there.
Bouddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Abarai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that round.
That's time! Abarai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bouddi checks a leg kick.
Abarai cracks Bouddi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Abarai.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Bouddi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Abarai misses.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Abarai.
Some bone on bone action there as Bouddi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bouddi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bouddi feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Bouddi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bouddi.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abarai misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside that Abarai shrugs off.
Bouddi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Bouddi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abarai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Bouddi as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koa Bouddi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bouddi lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bouddi throws an elbow but misses.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bouddi trying to land knees to the body.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abarai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abarai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abarai manages to break the clinch.
Abarai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abarai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bouddi staying out of range there.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bouddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Bouddi connects with a crisp jab.
Bouddi slips under a jab from Abarai.
Bouddi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bouddi closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the cage.
Bouddi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bouddi can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouddi.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a left to the head.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Bouddi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bouddi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Bouddi misses with a punch on the inside.
Abarai misses with a punch on the inside.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abarai.
Abarai scores with a shoulder strike.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Abarai.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bouddi - that landed with a thud.
Abarai lands with a short shot to the head.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi digs a right hand underneath Abarai's ribcage. Abarai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Abarai as the two fighters clinch.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouddi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bouddi misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bouddi trying to stall but Abarai improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koa Bouddi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Bouddi's knee but Bouddi avoids it well.
Bouddi throws a fast counter high kick but Abarai manages to duck under it in time.
Bouddi throws a nice looking combination but Abarai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bouddi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Bouddi lands a body shot.
Bouddi takes one on the button.
Bouddi misses with a looping left.
Bouddi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abarai slips a straight right by Bouddi.
It looked like Abarai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Bouddi should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abarai throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Bouddi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai punishes Bouddi's body with a nice straight punch.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.
Abarai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Abarai catches Bouddi right on the button with a cross.
Abarai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bouddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Bouddi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Bouddi finds it's target.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouddi misses with a straight right.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai cracks Bouddi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Bouddi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Bouddi tries to counter with a clinch but Abarai shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bouddi misses the target.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouddi is just out of range.
Abarai thuds his shin into the meat of Bouddi's side.
Abarai swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouddi.
Nice jab there from Abarai.
Abarai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
Bouddi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bouddi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Bouddi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abarai in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bouddi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Bouddi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Bouddi lands a lovely overhand right.
Abarai gets tackled into the cage by Bouddi. Bouddi maintains the clinch.
Bouddi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bouddis head.
Abarai pushes Bouddi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai pushes Bouddi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai lands a nice uppercut.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abarai.
Bouddi lands with a short shot to the head.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Abarai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bouddi.
A left hand lands to the body for Abarai.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Bouddi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bouddi taking a breather.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Bouddi lands a right hand.
Bouddi lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouddi works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Abarai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abarai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.
Bouddi misses with a kick to the body.
Abarai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abarai. Abarai obviously looking to wear him down.
Bouddi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bouddi is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Abarai thumps Bouddi with a low kick.
Nice cross by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws out a leg kick but Abarai moves out of range and Bouddi only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bouddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai misses the body punch
enabling Bouddi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bouddi tries to clinch up but Abarai circles away and keeps his distance.
Bouddi checks a leg kick.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouddi scores with a nice head shot.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Bouddi checks it.
Abarai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bouddi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bouddi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abarai's head.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Bouddi's shoulder, as Bouddi tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bouddi throws out the jab.
Bouddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai feints and then cracks Bouddi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bouddi down.
Abarai is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bouddi is trying to counter with his kicks.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bouddi throws a big counter head kick but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bouddi. That did some damage!
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Bouddi checks it
and Bouddi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bouddi throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Abarai misses.
Bouddi counters with a body kick.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Bouddi slips the punch.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bouddi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bouddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abarai throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
Bouddi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bouddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Bouddi works Abarai's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abarai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut.
Abarai throws the left hand but Bouddi avoids the punch easily.
Bouddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bouddi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bouddi blocks a leg kick.
Bouddi feints a counter leg kick.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Bouddi as he checks the leg kick.
Bouddi cracks Abarai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bouddi lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bouddi is looking to clinch.
Abarai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Bouddi.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouddi checks a low kick from Abarai.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Bouddi defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Bouddi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bouddi throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bouddi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abarai - the referee stops the clock and Bouddi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abarai. Bouddi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab by Abarai.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Abarai throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Abarai scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bouddi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abarai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Renji Abarai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bouddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Bouddi jabs Abarai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bouddi clinches with his opponent.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bouddi backwards.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Bouddi misses with the head strike.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bouddi is leaning against Abarai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi lands a damaging elbow.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Bouddi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Bouddi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abarai.
Nice body punch from Bouddi - that landed with a thud.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Bouddi lands a nice elbow.
Abarai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Abarai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bouddi controls his hands.
Abarai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Abarai avoiding damage as Bouddi throws knees to the body.
Abarai misses with the head strike.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Bouddi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abarai.
Abarai lands a shot to the body.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Abarai digs a right hand underneath Bouddi's ribcage. Bouddi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abarai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bouddi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abarai dodges an elbow strike from Bouddi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouddi misses with a punch to the body.
Bouddi tries to work over Abarai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi throws an elbow that misses.
Bouddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Bouddi as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bouddi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abarai's brow.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bouddi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abarai avoids it.
Bouddi missing with knees to the body.
Bouddi cracks Abarai with a nice body shot.
Bouddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Abarai controls his hands.
Bouddi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bouddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bouddi can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai throws a head punch that misses.
Abarai lands with a left to the head.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
Abarai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Bouddi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bouddi fails to land.
Bouddi misses with a body punch.
Bouddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koa Bouddi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abarai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Renji Abarai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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